Police Find Gun, Marijuana At Hotel Party In Hartford

Eight people were arrested Saturday night after police responded to a hotel on Weston Street for a breach of peace complaint.

Around 9 p.m. officers were called to America's Best Value Inn, 100 Weston St., where they were told there was a party in Room 217. Police said someone inside the room let officers in.

Immediately, officers said they were met with the smell of marijuana and ordered everyone inside the room to show hands. A young woman inside the room allegedly disregarded the officers' commands and moved toward the bed in the room.

When officers approached her they found a purse and .32-caliber handgun under the bed, police said.

Everyone inside the room was arrested.

Because two people at the party were underage, police said they were not able to release their names.

Dajai Wilcox, 19, of 155 Overlook Terrace, was charged with breach of peace, interfering with police and possession of a controlled substance less than a half ounce. Another person, Robert Clark, of 204 Collins St., was charged with breach of peace and possession of a controlled substance less than a half ounce.